President Bola Tinubu is set to officially swear in Justice Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) on August 23, 2024. The ceremony is scheduled to take place at the State House Council Chambers in Abuja, with dignitaries from across the country expected to attend. Justice Kekere-Ekun, born on May 7, 1958, hails from Lagos State. Her father, Alhaji Senator H.A.B. Fasinro, was a notable legal…

Starting September 1, 2024, the cost of obtaining a Nigerian passport will rise significantly. The 32-page passport, valid for five years, will now cost N50,000, up from N35,000. Meanwhile, the 64-page passport, with a ten-year validity, will increase to N100,000, previously N70,000. This change was announced by Nigeria Immigration Service spokesperson DCI K.T. Udo in a statement on August 21, 2024. Notably, passport fees for Nigerians living abroad will remain…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reassured the global community that the current spread of Mpox, particularly the new and more dangerous strain emerging from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, remains under control. Despite these assurances, rising concerns persist as the virus has begun spreading to other African countries and potentially beyond. Monkeypox outbreaks are currently reported in several regions, affecting both adults and children alike. Monkeypox is transmitted…

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is urging former President Goodluck Jonathan to consider running in the 2027 presidential election. This call comes as dissatisfaction grows, particularly among northern elites, with President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, has publicly supported Jonathan, praising his resilience and integrity, and highlighting his potential to lead the nation again. Senator Bala Mohammed made the recommendation at an event organised by a…

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has accused the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) of withholding petroleum products worth N75.142 billion, paid for by its members since June. This refusal, according to IPMAN, has significantly worsened the ongoing fuel shortages, particularly in the South West region. Nigeria, one of the world’s largest petroleum producers, is paradoxically facing a severe fuel crisis. The scarcity has led to skyrocketing…

The Federal Government has taken a decisive step toward ensuring financial autonomy for Nigeria’s local governments by inaugurating a 10-man inter-ministerial committee tasked with enforcing a recent Supreme Court judgment. Delivered on July 11, 2024, the ruling mandates direct financial allocations to local governments, bypassing state governments, to foster effective governance at the grassroots level. The committee, chaired by Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Senator George Akume,…

Comrade Joe Ajaero, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), on Tuesday, August 20, declined to appear for a scheduled police interview regarding allegations of terrorism financing and other serious accusations. Ajaero, who had been summoned by the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) just a day earlier, cited prior commitments as the reason for his non-attendance. Through his legal representatives at Falana and Falana Chambers, the labour leader communicated his…

The Nigerian government’s recent acquisition of a $100 million presidential jet has ignited widespread criticism, with many questioning the necessity of such a purchase during a period of intense economic hardship. As protests over rising poverty and hunger continue, citizens are increasingly vocal about the government’s priorities. Bayo Onanuga, a government spokesperson, shared images of the new jet on his verified X handle, giving the public its first glimpse of…

The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Tuesday upheld the reinstatement of Philip Shaibu as the Deputy Governor of Edo State, dismissing an appeal by the Edo State House of Assembly to sustain his impeachment. Shaibu, who was impeached on April 8, 2024, for alleged misconduct, including the disclosure of government secrets, was previously reinstated by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, who declared the impeachment unconstitutional. The…

In a tearful farewell at the Democratic National Convention, President Joe Biden announced his decision to step down from his bid for a second term during a heartfelt speech at the Democratic National Convention on Monday. The 81-year-old leader, wiping away tears, delivered a farewell address that underscored his deep connection to the nation and the legacy he has built over more than five decades in public service. Biden’s decision…

President Bola Tinubu has given the green light for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to utilize its 2023 dividends, initially intended for the federation, to address the increasing costs of the nation’s petrol subsidy. The Cable report. This decision comes as the NNPCL faces soaring subsidy costs, projected to reach N6.884 trillion by the end of 2024. To ease the financial strain on the state-owned oil giant, Tinubu…

The UK and other European countries have been placed on the highest level of alert amid concerns that a more virulent strain of the virus may have already reached British shores. The move follows an alarming confirmation from Swedish health authorities that the deadly strain, dubbed ‘Clade 1b,’ has breached their borders, prompting heightened vigilance across Europe, despite no confirmed cases in the UK yet. In response to the confirmed…